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12,388 Daycare Centers in California

Browse 12,388 daycare centers across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in California

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in California can make the decision-making process smoother.

California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in California. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in California

There are 12,388 daycares in California: 868 headstart facilities, 1,069 before/after school centers, 300 religious facility daycares, and 10,151 childcare and preschool centers.

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St. Ignatius Parish Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Ignatius Parish Preschool is a church-based facility in Sacramento with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the spiritual atmosphere, sense of community, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's educational quality, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives.

Strong spiritual environmentfriendly staff and teachersquality education
Address
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 488-3907
St. Dominic Savio Pre K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are for Saint Dominic Savio Catholic Church, not the daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the church as a welcoming place of worship with a strong community focus, peaceful atmosphere, and engaging parish programs. No actual daycare reviews were available to summarize.

Welcoming and friendly communitypeaceful and spiritual atmospherespacious building
Address
9750 Foster Road, Bellflower, CA
Phone
(562) 866-3617
St. Stephen'S In-The-Field Parish Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 629-1843
St. Timothy'S Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Timothy's Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe exceptional, caring teachers who form genuine emotional bonds with children. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, extended care hours, and the integration of faith-based learning. Multiple families report their children love attending and have recommended the school widely.

Caring and loving teachersquick child adjustmentstrong emotional bonds and sense of security
Address
5100 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA
Phone
(408) 265-0244
Temple Akiba Of Culver City
Church Daycare
4.7
Address
5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA
Phone
(310) 398-5783
Temple Beth El Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Temple Beth El Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, the school's advanced curriculum for young learners, and the sense of community and peace they feel leaving their children there. The facility appears to blend religious values with quality early childhood education.

Caring and loving teachersadvanced learning environmentorganized classrooms
Address
2675 Central Avenue, Riverside, CA
Phone
(951) 682-7282
United Children'S Learning Academy/Noho Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5949 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA
Phone
(818) 655-9600
The Vine Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Vine Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, nurturing environment, strong communication through the Brightwheel app with daily photo updates, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.

Caring and patient staffstrong communication and daily photo/video updatesnurturing and safe environment
Address
2130 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 974-1222
Charter Oak Day School-Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
20350 E. Cienega Ave., Covina, CA
Phone
(626) 967-6611
Curtis Care Infant Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Curtis Care Infant Development Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, caring, and patient staff. Parents report their children are happy and feel safe at the facility. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the intake receptionist's customer service skills.

caring and patient staffwelcoming atmospheresecure facility with locked doors
Address
12114 Paramount Boulevard, Downey, CA
Phone
(562) 869-0646
Inglewood Ave. Preschool Academy Inf.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Inglewood Ave. Preschool Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean and safe environment, and strong developmental progress of children. The center has maintained a reputation for quality care over decades, with parents reporting excellent communication and children showing enthusiasm for attending. One negative review was posted without details.

Loving and caring staffclean and safe facilitychild development and learning progress
Address
215 S. Inglewood Avenue, Inglewood, CA
Phone
(310) 674-5011
Royal Learning Center- Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Royal Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean environment. Parents report significant developmental and academic progress in their children, including language skills, confidence, and school readiness. The center is highlighted for excellent parent communication and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where children are happy and excited to learn.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilityhealthy meals provided
Address
10206 S. Denker Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 242-8010
St. Mel Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
5130 Serrania, Woodland Hills, CA
Phone
(818) 340-3180
Sunshine Day Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sunshine Day Care 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, educational activities, communication, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. One parent reported a negative experience with abrupt dismissal of their toddler without prior notice of behavioral concerns.

Caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentclean and well-organized facility
Address
2038 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA
Phone
(424) 338-3053
Temple Bat Yahm
Church Daycare
4.7

Temple Bat Yahm is a religious facility in Newport Beach with strong community engagement and spiritual programming. Reviews praise its welcoming atmosphere, community support, and educational opportunities. The facility is noted for hosting various events and programs including Seashore Academy.

Spiritual and peaceful environmentstrong community supporteducational programs
Address
1011 Camelback St, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 644-6563
Village Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Village Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting the well-trained, loving staff and engaging curriculum that balances academics with play and sensory activities. Parents particularly commend the directors Jade and Robbie for creating a family-like atmosphere and the facility's cleanliness, safety, and cheerful environment.

Well-trained and nurturing teachersengaging curriculum including developmental play and academicsclean and beautiful facility
Address
4235 Duquesne Avenue, Culver City, CA
Phone
(310) 204-5458
Letterman Digital Arts Ccc (Infant)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are extremely positive with all ratings of 3-5 stars. Parents praise the facility's beautiful green space, imaginative environment, and world-class campus design. The location in San Francisco's Presidio with Star Wars-themed elements is highlighted as a unique feature.

Beautiful green spaceimaginative environmentworld-class facility design
Address
One Letterman Drive, Bldg. B, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 746-5444
Young World Too-Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
6707 N. First St., Fresno, CA
Phone
(559) 449-9866
Adventure Time - Ardenwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont, CA
Phone
(510) 797-6280
Big Springs Child Care Center - Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
7405 A-12 Highway, Montague, CA
Phone
(530) 459-3981
Whittier Friends School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Whittier Friends School is a small, community-focused daycare with highly dedicated staff and low student-to-teacher ratios. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like environment, flexible scheduling, Montessori-inspired approach, and strong emphasis on individual attention and child development without heavy screen time.

Dedicated and caring teacherssmall class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratioflexible scheduling
Address
6726 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA
Phone
(562) 945-1654
Community Center Of Mendocino
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Community Center of Mendocino receives consistently high ratings (all 5-star reviews) for its well-maintained historic building and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the facility's versatility as a community gathering space with excellent amenities including a playground, dog park, and community garden.

friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful well-maintained buildingplayground with classic slide
Address
998 Pine Street, Mendocino, CA
Phone
(707) 367-0605
Creative Child Care INC @ Fourth Street Eclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
236 W. Fourth Street, Stockton, CA
Phone
(209) 941-9100
First Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.7

First Presbyterian Church in Fullerton is a religious facility that receives positive feedback from community members. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and community programs. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services specifically.

Friendly and welcoming peoplestrong pastoral leadershipquality music programs and performances
Address
838 North Euclid Street, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 526-7702
Nvc Child And Family-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to a daycare facility. The reviews are about Napa Valley Community College, not NVC Child and Family-Infant daycare center. No valid parent reviews about the daycare's services, care quality, or staff interactions with children are available.

None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare
Address
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA
Phone
(707) 256-7040
Yosemite Lakes Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The reviews provided are for Community Lakes Church, not Yosemite Lakes Christian Preschool. Parents praise the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere, with particular emphasis on biblical teaching and welcoming environment. The facility offers excellent children's and youth programs along with various support groups and community activities.

uplifting worship servicesscripture-based teachingwelcoming and friendly community
Address
43840 Patrick Avenue, Coarsegold, CA
Phone
(559) 658-7447
Windsor Academy LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Windsor Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and well-rounded curriculum. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children and appreciate the school's community engagement and enrichment activities. One negative review criticizes high costs, frequent closures, and unfavorable contract terms.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong parent communityengaging curriculum balancing academics with play-based learning
Address
908 North Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA
Phone
(408) 940-6667
Notre Dame Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Notre Dame Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, safe loving environment, and strong educational preparation. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and academically prepared for kindergarten. The facility is noted for cleanliness, flexible hours, and treating families like their own.

Caring and professional staffsafe and loving environmentchildren arrive home happy
Address
21704 Golden Triangle Rd., #120, Saugus, CA
Phone
(661) 255-0053
Noah'S Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Noah's Ark receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and nurturing environment. One parent reported serious concerns about inadequate handling of aggressive behavior between children and lack of incident reporting.

Caring and well-trained staffstrong academic and social-emotional developmentexcellent communication from director
Address
1410 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA
Phone
(760) 724-5445
Rise INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

RISE INC is highly regarded by community members and parents for its commitment to serving the local community. Reviews consistently praise the staff as caring, helpful, and dedicated. The organization offers various programs including senior services and job training initiatives.

Helpful and friendly staffcaring and committed personnelstrong community partnerships
Address
17313 Fremont Street, Esparto, CA
Phone
(530) 787-3433

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12,388 all daycares across California. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in California are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in California, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in California vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.